What to expect
Highlights
- The wide historic reservoir.
- The bird life after the monsoon.
- The quiet picnic setting.
Devarayasamudra Lake
A large historic reservoir of about 500 acres in the Mulbagal country, a scenic and bird-rich picnic lake fed by the plateau’s seasonal streams. This lake guide is organized from Mulbagal in Kolar district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which heritage stays, local guides, restaurants, shops, wellness options, transport and visitor services should be verified around Devarayasamudra Lake.
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Devarayasamudra Lake
Place
Practical guide
Plan Devarayasamudra Lake
Typelake
Nearest baseMulbagal
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseMulbagal
DistrictKolar
Place typelake
Time needed45 minutes to an hour.
A large historic reservoir of about 500 acres in the Mulbagal country, a scenic and bird-rich picnic lake fed by the plateau’s seasonal streams. This lake guide is organized from Mulbagal in Kolar district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which heritage stays, local guides, restaurants, shops, wellness options, transport and visitor services should be verified around Devarayasamudra Lake.
Devarayasamudra is a large historic reservoir of about 500 acres in the Mulbagal country.
It is a scenic, bird-rich picnic lake fed by the plateau’s seasonal streams.
Visiting
Devarayasamudra Lake — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to February; after the monsoon and early mornings for birds
Entry: Free
Getting there: In the Mulbagal country, off the road from Kolar; by road
An open reservoir with no railings — do not swim or litter and mind children near the water.
Getting there
How to visit
- In the Mulbagal country, off the road from Kolar; by road.
- An open lake — do not swim or litter and mind children near the water.
Distance by road
- Bengaluru70 km
- Chikkaballapura55 km
- Chintamani40 km
- Tumakuru130 km
- Chennai280 km
Road km to Kolar; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; after the monsoon and early mornings for birds.
Weather in Devarayasamudra LakeSeasonal guide
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Visitor notes
- An open reservoir with no railings — take care near the water.
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Where Devarayasamudra Lake is
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Devarayasamudra Lake — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Devarayasamudra Lake?
October to February; after the monsoon and early mornings for birds.
What are the entry fee and timings at Devarayasamudra Lake?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Devarayasamudra Lake?
In the Mulbagal country, off the road from Kolar; by road. An open lake — do not swim or litter and mind children near the water.
How much time do I need for Devarayasamudra Lake?
45 minutes to an hour.
What else is near Devarayasamudra Lake?
Nearby you can pair Avani (4.0 km), Virupaksha Temple, Mulbagal (11.7 km), Anjaneya Swamy Temple, Mulbagal (11.7 km), Bangaru Tirupati (12.2 km).
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